Special Events

Philadelphia

Christmas Bazaar Crafts, dolls, baked goods, jewelry & more. St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 630 E. Cathedral Rd. 11/21. 10 am-3 pm.

Christmas Village in Philadelphia Holiday lights, Christmas tree, Santa Claus & food, drink & craft vendors. Dilworth Plaza, 1400 JFK Blvd. www.philachristmas.com.

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia Tour Independence Park & Society Hill while hearing tales of the city's haunted history. Signers Garden, 5th St.; 215-413-1997. www.ghosttour.com. $15-$17; $8 children 4-12. Closes 11/28.

Haunted Trolley Tour Tour of approx. 20 "haunted" locations in the city, with 3 stops where passengers can disembark & look around. The Bourse Building, 400 Ranstead St. www.ghosttour.net. $30; $20 children 4-12. Closes 11/28.

Let's Get Lit Tree-lighting ceremony. Music, hot cocoa, caroling & more. Chestnut Hill, Historic Germantown Ave. 11/20. 6 pm.

Nature for the Young: Leaf Collages Story of the 'Leaf Man,' collect leaves & create a collage as a take home project. Registration required. The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.; Pre-registration required: 215-482-7300 x 110. $10; $8 members. 11/20. 1:30-3 pm.

Philadelphia Marathon USA Track & Field-sanctioned, 26.2-mile course past many of the city's historic areas. Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; Registration required. www.philadelphiamarathon.com. $125. 11/22. 7 am.

Philadelphia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Running-related apparel & products at this Philadelphia Marathon home base. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-683-2122. Closes 11/21.

Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear ghost stories about the Spirits of '76. Cosi Restaurant, 325 Chestnut St.; 215-525-1776. spiritsof76.com. $17.50; $12.50 children 3-12. Closes 11/28.

Sunday Karaoke Sunday is Fun Day at Mar Bar with this weekly event features great drink specials and lots of karaoke tunes. Marathon Bar - 10th & Walnut, 929 Walnut St.

The Yum! Show Art exhibit by Mark T. Mattson who creates protraits of food out of recyled materials. High Point Cafe, 602 W. Carpenter Lane; 215-849-5153. www.mattsonstudio.blogspot.com. Closes 11/30.

Wissahickon Rocks! Come out into the park and learn why geology ROCKS! Come out and learn the basics of rock identification and take a look at the variety of rocks the Wissahickon Valley offers. Be prepared for a 2-mile hike over rocky terrain. Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy. www.naturefind.com. 11/21. 2-4 pm.

Wissahickon Rocks! Come out into the park and learn why geology ROCKS! Come out and learn the basics of rock identification and take a look at the variety of rocks the Wissahickon Valley offers. Be prepared for a 2-mile hike over rocky terrain. Cobbs Creek Park, 6400 Market St. www.naturefind.com. 11/21. 2-4 pm.

Pennsylvania suburbs

Annual Holiday Art Exhibition & Sale Annual event benefiting cancer research. Features more than 30 local artists, as well as complimentary wine & hor d'oeuvres. New Hope Eagle Fire Hall, 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope. 11/22. 12-5 pm.

Basketball "Fowl" Shooting Contest Win a Thanksgiving turkey or pie! For details visit www.northamptonrec.com Northampton Recreation Center, 345 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro; 215-357-6800 x249. www.northamptonrec.com. $1 per 10 basketball shots. 11/20. 7-8:30 pm.

New Jersey

Come as You Are, Leave as You Want to Be Every Sun. 8:30 am. St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 327 Marlton Pike W., Cherry Hill; 856-429-4469.

Meet the Artists An event including displays of artwork by regional artists, & performances by local musicians & poets. Downtown Woodbury, Main St., Woodbury; 856-845-1300. Donations suggested. 11/20. 7-9 pm.